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Emerald Youth Christmas Store to Serve City Families
Emerald Youth Christmas Store to Serve City Families
Emerald Youth FoundationNovember 3, 2025
Emerald Youth Works with City Leaders to Revise Key Contract Updates in Response to Community Feedback
Emerald Youth Works with City Leaders to Revise Key Contract Updates in Response to Community Feedback
Emerald Youth FoundationSeptember 24, 2025
Rick Barnes Announces $400,000 Matching Gift Challenge in Support of City Young People
Rick Barnes Announces $400,000 Matching Gift Challenge in Support of City Young People

Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes, along with the Winegardner Foundation, today announced the launch of a $400,000 matching gift challenge.

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John CrooksAugust 4, 2025
Pilot Company CEO Joins Emerald Youth Foundation Board of Trustees
Pilot Company CEO Joins Emerald Youth Foundation Board of Trustees

Adam Wright, chief executive officer of Pilot Company, is making a lasting impact in Knoxville as a business leader and dedicated community advocate, including now serving on Emerald Youth Foundation’s board of trustees.

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Adelyn PairMarch 26, 2025
Emerald Youth Foundation Responds to City's Request for Proposal
Emerald Youth Foundation Responds to City's Request for Proposal
John CrooksJuly 2, 2024
Former University President Joins Emerald Youth Foundation
Former University President Joins Emerald Youth Foundation

David Olive, former president of Bluefield University, has joined Emerald Youth Foundation as senior development and strategic initiatives officer.

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John CrooksApril 23, 2024
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast 2024
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast 2024

Emerald Youth Foundation’s annual prayer breakfast will be Friday, May 3, 2024!

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John CrooksMarch 25, 2024Knoxville Expo Center
Christmas Store to Serve City Families
Christmas Store to Serve City Families
John CrooksNovember 15, 2023
Piano Belonging to Composers of “Rocky Top” to be Auctioned for Emerald Youth Foundation
Piano Belonging to Composers of “Rocky Top” to be Auctioned for Emerald Youth Foundation
Adelyn PairSeptember 14, 2023
Emerald Youth Foundation Launches "The Time Is Now" Campaign
Emerald Youth Foundation Launches "The Time Is Now" Campaign

Emerald Youth Foundation today announced the launch of The Time Is Now campaign.

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John CrooksMay 5, 2023Emerald Youth Foundation
Emerald Youth Foundation Honors Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook
Emerald Youth Foundation Honors Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook
Emerald YouthDecember 2, 2022
Claude Walker Ball Park Re-Opens Following Significant Renovations
Claude Walker Ball Park Re-Opens Following Significant Renovations
John CrooksMay 19, 2022
Claude Walker Ball Park Re-Opening
Claude Walker Ball Park Re-Opening
Emerald YouthMay 12, 2022
The Breakfast Is Back!
The Breakfast Is Back!

Emerald Youth Foundation’s annual prayer breakfast returns on May 6!

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Emerald Youth FoundationFebruary 21, 2022
Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic Raises Record Amount
Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic Raises Record Amount

A record amount was raised through this year’s Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center.

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John CrooksOctober 5, 2021
Significant Philanthropic Gift Supports Work of Three Area Ministries
Significant Philanthropic Gift Supports Work of Three Area Ministries

A generous gift shared by Emerald Youth Foundation, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Young Life is making a difference with young people throughout greater Knoxville.

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John CrooksAugust 4, 2021
Emerald Youth Now Hiring for Multiple Part-Time Positions and Other Key Roles
Emerald Youth Now Hiring for Multiple Part-Time Positions and Other Key Roles

Ministry is is seeking applicants to fill approximately 25 paid, part-time roles within the organization through its AmeriCorps program, as well as a handful of other key positions.

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John CrooksJune 15, 2021
GEM Community Development Group Makes Landmark Investment in City Youth Sports Facility and Recreation Programs
GEM Community Development Group Makes Landmark Investment in City Youth Sports Facility and Recreation Programs
John CrooksMay 17, 2021
Emerald Youth Launches "Rise Up: For Every Child" Campaign
Emerald Youth Launches "Rise Up: For Every Child" Campaign
John CrooksApril 30, 2021
Emerald Youth Now Filling Multiple, Part-Time Positions
Emerald Youth Now Filling Multiple, Part-Time Positions
John CrooksJuly 15, 2020
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